Calexico - Upper East Side

Avg 3.8* in total 869 reviews.

Claimed  -  $$ -  Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos

Phone: (347) 967-5955

About the Business

Specialties

Outstanding Cal-Mex cuisine made from scratch using only the freshest ingredients. Calexico is known for delicious tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, salads, margaritas, palomas, micheladas, and a nice selection of craft beers and tequilas.

History

Established in 2006.

Calexico started as a street cart in 2006, and has been serving award-winning Cal-Mex cuisine to New Yorkers ever since. Founded by 3 brothers from the border town of Calexico, California (California + Mexico = Calexico), Calexico's Upper East Side outpost serves elevated West Coast-style Mexican food and cocktails in a beautiful space on the corner of 78th Street and 2nd Avenue. The vibe is fun and relaxed, with an eclectic soundtrack that leans toward 60's garage rock, vintage punk, and old-school hip hop. Calexico has won a good deal of recognition, having been voted the "Top Mexican Restaurant in NYC" by the readers of Zagat. Calexico is a multi-year winner of the coveted Vendy Award, and was named to the Daily News' prestigious list of "The Most Influential Restaurants of the Decade," alongside Per Se and Roberta's.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

David V.

Business Owner

My brothers and I always dreamed of owning a restaurant, and that dream came true when we opened this place on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.We are eternally grateful to the residents and visitors who have supported us throughout the years. We welcome any feedback and look forward to many great years to come. Thanks!

1491 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075